March 2, 2013 - ON PRAYER

"Nothing holds more power over the body than the beliefs of the mind," says Deepak Chopra, a medical doctor and exponent of Quantum Physics. He adds, "The mind and body are inseparably one. The unity of the subjective stream of thoughts and feelings and the objective body meet at a single creative source. It is from this single source that we are meant to live."

As Christians, that single source is Jesus Christ. He is the epicenter of our lives. Everything flows from Him and to Him! Our thoughts and feelings are inextricably woven into the life and teachings of Jesus. Our bodies, therefore, should manifest within and outwardly the values of Jesus that we know, adore and worship. He is the true source of our spirituality!

Now, where are you in your spirituality? Is there Christlikeness in your life? If you are a believer of Jesus but your "living" dishonors God by deceit,  unforgiveness, bitterness in your heart, a silent rage for someone, pride, sloth, envy or an insatiable desire for wealth through compromise.... what is that? You are giving only lip service to your creed. That is why, prayer should be an important part of your life.

What is prayer? The Catechism of the Catholic Church declares, "Prayer is the raising of one's mind and heart to God. We pray out of the depths of a humble and contrite heart. It is the heart that prays. If the heart is far from God, the words of prayer are in vain." (CCC paragraphs 2559-2565)